Job Description
Job title:
Research Officer
Department/School:
Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Grade:
7
Location:
Claverton Down Campus
Contract:
Fixed term
Job purpose
Carry out experimental research into project area.
Investigate the dissolution and permeability properties of multicomponent particles (MCPs)
containing two different active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) through use of novel in vitro
testing methods developed at the University of Bath. The method of research will involve the
development of optimal lung epithelial cell lines grown at the air-liquid interface (ALI) and
methods for creating and detecting chemical responses to the treatment of the cell lines using
fractioned powders of MCPs.
Reports to:
Principal Investigator (PI): Prof. Robert Price
Daily supervision, guidance on the direction of the research project
Staff management responsibility
None, although supervision of other staff e.g. technical staff or supervision of doctorate students
may be required.
Special conditions
Comply with the University of Bath Quality Assurance Codes of Practice 9 & 29 where
applicable. Position is fixed-term for 12 months.
Main duties and responsibilities
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Conduct individual research projects
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Review literature on designated areas of research
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In conjunction with PI design, test and refine the research goals and milestones for the
research based project
Assist PI with project management (Organising meetings and corresponding with
partners)
Assist in publishing results in academic literature, and disseminating results as
appropriate to the discipline e.g. by presentations at conferences.
Participate regularly in group meetings and prepare and deliver presentations to
project team.
Participate in the supervision of graduate students and undergraduate project student
and the assessment of student knowledge
Continually update knowledge and understanding in field or specialism to inform
research activity
Identify sources of funding and contribute to securing of funds for research
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Develop research objectives and proposals for own or joint research, with assistance
of a mentor if required
Disseminate knowledge of research advances to inform departmental teaching effort
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Person Specification
Criteria
Essential
Desirable
Assessed by
A/F
I/T
R
Qualifications
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A PhD degree in subject area of direct
relevance for the project or an equivalent
professional qualification (or equivalent
standard for overseas applicants)
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Experience/Knowledge
Post doctoral experience
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Demonstrates depth and breadth of specialist
knowledge of subject matter to contribute to
research programmes and to the
development of departmental research
activities.
Demonstrates awareness of latest
developments in the field of research
Demonstrates good publication record in
high quality, peer reviewed journals
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Skills
A developing ability to prepare research
proposals, to conduct individual research
work and to disseminate results
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Ability to organise own workload, with
guidance from senior colleagues if required
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Ability to write research reports and to
effectively disseminate outcomes
Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written
communication skills
Competent IT skills
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Attributes
Innovation and developing creative solutions
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Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
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Tenacity – working to achieve own objectives
and overcoming obstacles
Ability to be an effective team worker
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Code: A/F – Application form, I/T – Interview/Test, R - References
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